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How are the placements at the Goa Institute of Management? What are the companies that recruit from the GIM?
One of my friends recently completed his PGDM from the Goa Institute of Management and told me that the placement Statistics of the institute are very misleading. GIM claims that big companies like Big FM, Grand Thornton, RB, and Zee Media visited the campus for placements but in reality, they never visited the campus. Many students were forced to opt out of placements so that they can show a 100% placement percentage in their placement reports. Moreover, you will have to pay so many fines that all your savings will dry up.
Earlier GIM was indeed a promising Institute but recently is on the verge of deterioration owing to the irresponsibility of the administration.
How should one prepare for an interview at the Goa Institute of Management for a healthcare PGDM?
The interview round is the Final round of the GIM Admission Process. It’s unbiased and organised. The panel conducts the interview on the basis of your application form. Most of the questions put forward to you are related to
- graduation
- work experience
- extracurricular activities
- why you chose MBA ( which specialization and why)
- what will you be contributing during your time at GIM
I have compiled some tips that will help you prepare and perform an excellent interview at GIM.
- You should have a concrete answer to why you are doing an MBA at GIM
- Study your application form thoroughly
- Don’t overestimate yourself or sound fake
- Study your graduation subject
- If you have work experience, then what kind of role it was
- Keep abreast of the current affairs mainly in the Business world.
All these tips combined with your profile will help you clear the round.
Which Bschool is the best choice among GIM (awaiting result), Bimtech (PGDM), XISS (PGDM marketing/HR) & IMT Hyderabad (marketing)? I've got a call from these institutions, which one should I choose.
Choosing the right business school can be a tough decision, especially when you have multiple offers to choose from. Below is a table comparing these colleges on different aspects;
| Aspect | Goa Institute of Management (GIM) | Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) | Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) | (IMT Hyderabad) |
| Specializations | General, Healthcare Management, Banking, Financial services & Insurance Management, Big Data Analytics | Marketing, Finance, Operations, etc. | Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology | Finance, General management, Marketing |
| Entrance Exam Accepted | CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT | XAT/CAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT | CAT/XAT/CMAT | CAT/CMAT |
| Fees | INR 18.5 lakhs | INR 13 lakhs | INR 8 lakhs | INR 13 lakhs |
| Highest Salary | INR 60.4 LPA (International) INR 55 LPA (Domestic) | INR 23.43 LPA | INR 20.50 LPA | INR 20 LPA |
| Average Salary | INR 14.87 LPA | INR 11.25 LPA | INR 9.40 LPA | INR 7.64 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Infosys, Deloitte, IBM, Axis Bank, Infosys, Genpact | ADP, Wipro, E&Y, Deloitte, KPMG, Kantar, Yamaha Motors | HDFC, ICICI Bank, Deloitte India, EY, Emami, MTR Foods, etc. | Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Deloitte, D.E Shaw, Berkadia, Guardian Capital, Tresvista Financial Services |
Ultimately the decision is up to you, as it will depend on your goals, preferences, and any constraints you might have. Hope it helps, choose wisely, All the best!
Which one is better for MBA/PGDM Finance, NMIMS Bangalore or GIM, Goa?
Both the universities, GIM and NMIMS are reputed in the field of Management education. But since you don't have NMIMS Mumbai as an option, you might give it a second thought.
When it comes to NMIMS Bangalore, GIM is a much older player in the field of PGDM. Even if we see the rankings, GIM is considered in the top 20 to 30 including IIM in the list. They have experienced faculty, very decent placement records, and a very strong alumni base.
So I would suggest not running after an umbrella institute under the NMIMS brand name and rather going for GIM.
Which one is better for an MBA among Nirma University, FORE and GIM?
Nirma University is recognized by UGC, AIU, and has been accredited grade ‘A’ by NAAC. Currently, the college is ranked 12th and 13th for MBA by The Week and Outlook respectively.
FORE School of Management is a private non-profit institution approved by the AICTE and has a number of notable international tie-ups with top institutions. MBA at the institute has been ranked 18th, 26th, and 43rd in India by Outlook, BW Business World, and NIRF respectively.
Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has been accredited by the AICTE and NBA. The college was ranked 47th by NIRF rankings in the category of management institutions.
Admission:
Nirma University:
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Candidates are shortlisted and invited for the personal interview(PI) and theme development & presentation(TDP) round on the basis of their CAT/GMAT percentile.
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Further, students are selected on the basis of their CAT/GMAT percentile, PI & TDP round, 10th marks, 10+2 marks, graduation marks, and work experience.
The course has a total of 240 seats available. The total course fee for Nirma is 10.04 lakhs.
FORE School of Management:
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The minimum eligibility to apply at FORE is securing 50% in graduation from a recognized institution and a valid score in CAT/XAT/GMAT exam.
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Shortlisted candidates are then called for the interview, written test, and business awareness quiz round.
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the above criteria and marks in graduation. The course has a total of 180 seats available. MBA at FORE costs around 14.98 lakhs.
GIM:
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The minimum eligibility to apply at FORE is securing 50% in graduation from a recognized institution and a valid score in CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT exam.
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GIM conducts an interview for final selection.
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the above criteria and marks in graduation. The course has a total of 240 seats available. MBA course fee at GIM is 16.98 lakhs for 2 years.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Nirma University:
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It offers an on-campus well-equipped library with over 1,20,000 books.
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The institute also provides hostels for boys and girls with adequate facilities.
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Students also have access to sports and other facilities such as laboratories, gym, cafeterias, medical facilities, Wi-Fi, air-conditioned classrooms and auditoriums, etc.
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The college runs a shuttle service for its students.
FORE: The college is built over a 10-acre campus.
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The college has a well-maintained library.
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It also provides hostel facilities.
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Other facilities such as sports fields, laboratories, cafeterias, air-conditioned classrooms, and Wi-Fi are available.
GIM:
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The college is home to a large library, in-campus hostels, and sporting facilities.
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Other facilities such as cafeterias, Wi-Fi, auditoriums, laboratories, and recreation rooms are available for the students.
Placements:
Nirma University: The course has a very high placement rate of over 90%.
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Top recruiters for MBA students include Infosys, Wipro, Zomato, and Amul.
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The average package offered is 7.5 LPA and the median salary offered is 8 LPA.
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The highest package goes up to a whopping 19 LPA.
FORE: The course has a placement rate of 90%.
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Top recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, Asian Paints, Capgemini, and Dell.
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The average package offered is 10.5 LPA.
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The highest package goes up to nearly 30 LPA.
GIM: Over 95% of students receive placements in this course.
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Top recruiters include EY, Reliance, Cognizant, and Deloitte.
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The median salary at the college is 9.5 LPA.
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The highest package offered goes up to 23 LPA.
All three institutes are ranked among the top MBA institutes of the country. While FORE ranks a touch above the other two according to NIRF rankings, the other two outscore the college in terms of facilities and infrastructure. Placements at all three colleges are very similar. The choice ultimately depends on your preferences and requirements.
Why should I join the Goa Institute of Management?
My sister has recently completed her PGDM from Goa Institute of Management and based on her experience I can State many plausible reasons as to why you should join Goa Institute of Management
- GIM is among the top 15 Private B-Schools in India.
- The PGDM and PGDM (HCM) are AICTE-approved and NBA accredited.
- The PGDM (BDA) works in collaboration with SAS India.
- GIM is a member of the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- GIM has top-notch infrastructural facilities
- The campus has 24/7 Wi-Fi facilities and all classrooms have A/V facilities
- The library offers more than 7175 titles and 165 subscriptions.
- The pedagogy and research at GIM are efficient enough to link theoretical knowledge to practical use.
- GIM welcomes a mixed crowd from all over India.
- The faculty is extremely talented and learned.
- GIM boasts a strong alumni base and network. Multiple initiatives by alumni motivate students to excel in academics and internships.
All these highlights make GIM a decent choice.
Which course is better in Goa institute of management?
Goa Institute of Management has 2 regular programs
- PGDM
- PGDM HCM
PGDM: PGDM is its flagship course and is very successful. Its 100% placement percentage is a testament to that. The average salary has been increasing every year and this year stands at INR 12.07 LPA. The companies visiting the campus for recruitment have been loyal by visiting every year. The regular PGDM has much more fees in comparison to PGDM HCM and thus a lower ROI. Also, admission to PGDM is tough owing to tough competition.
PGDM HCM: This program was launched just a few years ago and had few seats. It too boasts of a 100% placement percentage yet its average package at INR 10.40 LPA is lower than PGDM. But some companies come especially for HCM students. The PGDM HCM has fees lower than PGDM and thus offers a higher ROI than regular PGDM. Due to a lack of awareness, the competition is also less tough than PGDM.
Talking about the delivery of the curriculum, the faculty, pedagogy, infrastructure, and facilities are all the same. The students of both programs join together during events. So eventually it’s up to you to decide which course to take.
Have you (or any of your seniors) done your MBA/PGDM (any specialisation) from TAPMI or Great Lakes or FORE or GIM, and are you (or your seniors) able to repay the loan that you took for your studies?
With the average package TAPMI, Great Lakes, and FORE have, you will be able to repay the loan that you’ll take for your studies in a passable manner as there are tax benefits that you get if you have an educational loan with that the repo rate is also not that high and banks don’t ask for a collateral amount if you’re in a reputed college.
Is the new PGDM BDA at Goa Institute of Management good? How is its placement scenario?
The PGDM Big Data Analytics course is definitely a very good choice for someone who is interested in this field. GIM is among the top MBA colleges in India and has been maintaining the 100% placement mark for a long time.
The PGDM big data analytics is a techno-managerial course that has a 6:4 ratio of Analytics and Managerial concepts. This means that you will be working on managerial courses and also on how data is used in them.
The teaching methodology adopted is case-based. Students are required to work real-time on cases as a group or individually and have to come up with viable solutions.
Which is a better option, Goa Institute of Management or SRCC, Delhi GBO programme?
The worth of a certain course is determined by what you are expecting from the course. GIM PGDM course offers a general comprehensive view of Management whereas SRCC Delhi GBO offers a less comprehensive course. GBO has been losing its charm and is going through a very bad phase. GIM on the other hand is recovering fast and is reestablishing its value.
Talking about fees, GIM has higher fees than GBO. This might be an important factor for you so with both options carefully before making the final decision.
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